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1 Course: ASTR The Sky & Planets Schedule: Lectures: TR 17:30 20:30 This course provides an introduction to the Solar System for non-science students with little background in science and mathematics. Topics include: the celestial sphere and the night sky, locating astronomical objects, motions and phases of the moon, timekeeping and the calendar, history of astronomy, eclipses, telescopes and instruments, planets, asteroids, and comets. Homework consists of assignments and labs, some of which require the use of the Burke-Gaffney Observatory. Classes 3 hrs. and lab/telescope observing 1 hr. per week Preferred applicant will have demonstrated experience in teaching astronomy at the university level. Applicants must possess at least an M.Sc. in Astronomy or related field. materials; evaluation of all student assessments; and being available for student consultation.
2 Course: ASTR Stars and Galaxies Schedule: MW 17:30 20:30 This course is an introduction to astronomy beyond the Solar System for non-science students with little background in science and mathematics. Topics include: the Sun as a star, stars and star clusters, stellar evolution, nebulae, the Milky Way, galaxies and galaxy clusters, quasars, active galaxies, cosmology. Homework consists of assignments and labs, some of which require the use of the Burke-Gaffney Observatory. Preferred applicant will have demonstrated experience in teaching astronomy at the university level. Applicants must possess at least an M.Sc. in Astronomy or related field. materials; evaluation of all student assessments; and being available for student consultation.
3 Course: ASTR WW Web course Life in the Universe Semester: Summer Session I & II, 2018 (May 7 Aug 22) Schedule: Lectures: online course delivery The possibility that life might exist elsewhere in the universe has fascinated human beings ever since our ancestors first gazed into the starry skies. Is life on Earth unique, or could there be other civilisations in the cosmos? This course examines the possibility of extraterrestrial life from astronomical, biological and sociological perspectives. Topics include planets, stars and galaxies, our place in the universe, the origin and evolution of life on Earth, searches for extraterrestrial life, the Anthropic Principle, UFOs, and more. The preferred applicant must possess at least an M.Sc. in Astronomy or related field, and have previous experience teaching this course online. materials; and evaluation of all student assessments. Application Deadline: March 21, 2017
4 Course: ASTR WX Web course Life in the Universe Semester: Summer Session I & II, 2018 (May 7 Aug 22) Schedule: Lectures: online course delivery The possibility that life might exist elsewhere in the universe has fascinated human beings ever since our ancestors first gazed into the starry skies. Is life on Earth unique, or could there be other civilisations in the cosmos? This course examines the possibility of extraterrestrial life from astronomical, biological and sociological perspectives. Topics include planets, stars and galaxies, our place in the universe, the origin and evolution of life on Earth, searches for extraterrestrial life, the Anthropic Principle, UFOs, and more. The preferred applicant must possess at least an M.Sc. in Astronomy or related field, and have previous experience teaching this course online. materials; and evaluation of all student assessments Application Deadline: March 21, 2017
5 Course: PHYS Lecture University Physics II Schedule: Lectures: TR 09:30 12:30 Note: PHYS L LAB section posted separately. This calculus-based physics course is intended primarily for (astro) physics and chemistry majors and engineers. Topics include kinematics, Newton s laws of motion, conservation of energy and momentum, rotational dynamics, and Newton s law of gravitation. Emphasis is placed on problem solving skills. Preferred applicant will have demonstrated experience in teaching physics at the university level. Applicants must possess at least an M.Sc. in Physics or related field. materials; evaluation of all student assessments; and being available for student consultation.
6 Course: PHYS L LAB University Physics II Schedule: LAB: TR 13:30 16:30 Note: PHYS Lecture section is posted separately. This calculus-based physics course is intended primarily for (astro) physics and chemistry majors and engineers. Topics include kinematics, Newton s laws of motion, conservation of energy and momentum, rotational dynamics, and Newton s law of gravitation. Emphasis is placed on problem solving skills. Preferred applicant will have demonstrated experience in teaching physics at the university level. Applicants must possess at least an M.Sc. in Physics or related field. Duties and responsibilities include instruction of the lab curriculum; organization and supervision of the lab students; student assessments and managing lab grades; meeting with and supervising student teaching assistants; and preparing, administering, and grading lab exam; and being available for student consulation.
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